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Registered Nurse (RN) CDU

Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL · $38.20–$57.30 an hour · Part time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your nursing experience and how it prepares you for this unit.

What they are checking: Whether they have the year of experience the unit prefers or a clear plan for learning fast.

Tell me about a time you managed patients who all needed something at once.

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize safely in a fast-turnover setting.

This is a 0.6 night shift role with rotating weekends. How do you stay alert and safe on nights?

What they are checking: Whether they have real strategies for night shift performance.

What would you do

A chest pain patient in observation has a second troponin that's higher than the first. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act quickly on a rising troponin and escalate rather than waiting for the next scheduled check.

How do you keep a patient's workup moving so they aren't stuck in observation longer than needed?

What they are checking: Whether they follow up on tests and consults to support timely decisions.

A patient is upset they're still waiting for a stress test and wants to go home. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they explain clearly, address concerns and involve the provider before a patient leaves against advice.

About the work

The CDU is a 12-bed observation unit helping decide next level of care. How is caring for an observation patient different from an inpatient?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that observation care is time-limited and focused on fast workups and decisions.

What do you watch for in a patient being observed for syncope?

What they are checking: Whether they know cardiac and neuro causes and monitor for falls and rhythm problems.

How do you prepare a patient for discharge from the CDU?

What they are checking: Whether they teach follow-up steps and warning signs clearly for a short-stay patient.

How do you hand off a patient who is going to be admitted to an inpatient unit?

What they are checking: Whether they give a clear, complete report that keeps care continuous.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 35900 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Nursing: Clinical Decision Unit Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 0.6 Night Shift CDU RN Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 REGISTERED NURSE (RN) – CDU Part Time 7p-7a rotating weekend 0.6 FTE Where You Will Work: Join the CDU Unit at Magnet designated Lutheran General Hospital. CDU teammates work on a 12-bed observation unit, providing care to adult patients requiring medical or procedural workup, helping determine next level of care. We’re Looking For: • Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association. • Minimum 1 year of nursing experience preferable What You’ll Do: • As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. • Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum. About This Location: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 686 bed, non-profit, acute care, teaching hospital, level 1 trauma center and level 3 perinatal center. Advocate Lutheran General offers innovative services, advanced technology and holds national recognition for achievements in quality patient care. Five-time Magnet Designee by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Accolades include: • 50 years of CARF accreditation for inpatient rehabilitation • Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award • Best Hospital for Maternity Care by US News and World Report • FACT Accreditation for the Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program • Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals • Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center • New 6-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit • New 12-bed Clinical Decision Unit Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now! Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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